The Duttons of New England

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CONWAY, Col Edwin[1]

Male 1666 - 1698  (32 years)Deceased    Has no ancestors but 3 descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name CONWAY, Edwin 
    Title Col 
    Birth 11 May 1666  Richmond, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Burial Sep 1698  on family plantation, Lancaster, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Death 7 Sep 1698  King George County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Edwin was related to a number of distinguished colonial families and progenitor of some famous Americans including President James Madison. He was married first to Sarah Walker and then to Elizabeth Thornton.

      Conway's will was recorded in Richmond County (now King George Co.) Virginia in March 1698; it was probated in September 1698. He was returned to Lancaster County for burial beside his first wife Sarah. (By Mark Hale - unfortunately this bio has been edited by myself because of instances of copying without my being credited.) [3]
    Age 32 years 
    Person ID P2871  Dutton Ancestry
    Last Modified 2 Jul 2023 

    Family Ancestors THORNTON, Elizabeth
              b. 3 Jan 1674, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 2 Dec 1732, King George, King George County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [1
    Marriage 21 May 1695  Orange County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Age at Marriage He : 29 years - She : 21 years and 4 months. 
    Children 
    +1. CONWAY, Col Francis
              b. 15 Sep 1696, Richmond, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 12 Apr 1733, Caroline County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years)  [Father: Birth]  [Mother: Birth]
    Family ID F5859  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Jul 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 11 May 1666 - Richmond, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 21 May 1695 - Orange County, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Sep 1698 - on family plantation, Lancaster, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 7 Sep 1698 - King George County, Virginia, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Farm Town Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S141] Familysearch.org.

    2. [S50] Findagrave.com.
      Created by: Mark Hale
      Added: 11 Dec 2011
      Find a Grave Memorial# 81808163

    3. [S50] Findagrave.com.



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